Offutt AFB Lockdown, Shooting – All clear’ after being placed under lockdown due to a trespasser, Offutt Air Force Base has been released. It took almost two hours for Offutt Air Force Base to give the all clear after it had been locked down due to a trespasser arriving. It was 4:20 p.m. when the base announced that the situation was completely safe. It was earlier stated by a spokesperson that the base implemented a lockdown at 2:24 p.m. The incident took place after a trespasser gained access to the base.
An earlier statement made by David Hopper, a spokesman for the 55th Wing, to the World-Herald stated that he was not permitted to make any further statements at this time. The incursion took place during a training exercise that officials from the 55th Wing planned to execute on Friday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. On both the base and off-base, they had issued a warning that the exercise would involve “increased noise and activity,” which would include repeated messages sent through the Giant Voice.
When the perimeter of the base was penetrated, officials from Offutt sent warnings on Twitter and Facebook, stating that the situation was “REAL WORLD.” At approximately ten o’clock tonight, there was a matter that occurred at the STRATCOM Gate. The base was placed under lockdown as a precautionary measure due to the abundance of caution.
At around 10:30 p.m., the lockdown was removed once our defenders had determined that the matter had been resolved. Currently, an investigation is being conducted on the occurrence. At this time, Offutt Air Force Base is under temporary lockdown. On the base, limited movement is permitted. Always remain inside, and if at all possible, lock and barricade the doors. Additionally, additional material will be made public when it becomes accessible.
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